3 Piece Suit

One of the classiest items that you will find in any woman’s wardrobe has to be the skirt suit. A skirt suit is usually comprised of a skirt and matching jacket, and depending upon the style, it can either be extremely elegant and very suitable for important occasions such as weddings or receptions, or it can combine chic with business-like flair, making it ideal clothing for the boardroom.

The varied nature of the skirt suit means that it will never go out of fashion. In the 1950s, for example, the typical look of actresses like Doris Day and Elizabeth Taylor, who set the trend for young women throughout the western world, was the “twin set” with pearls. This was none other than the tweed skirt suit, a skirt with a matching jacket. This simple formula has undergone various stylistic changes ever since, but has always somehow or other survived the ravages of fashion.

The style of the skirt suit also varies with the age of the woman and even her cultural background. For example, an older woman or a woman who would prefer to dress in a more modest, conservative manner would choose a skirt suit with a longer skirt and a jacket that would close to cover her neckline properly. But younger women would probably go for a shorter skirt with a slit, if this is what is in style at the time.

The colors and fabrics from which a skirt suit is made are extremely varied. Many women would prefer to buy their skirt suit in black, beige, white, navy blue, or dark gray, because these colors would match many designs of patterned blouses. On the other hand, depending on the fashion, many women would also be happy to buy a plaid or pinstriped skirt suit that would go with any plain white, cream, or beige blouse.

In the winter, a tweed or woolen knit skirt suit can look extremely elegant and also keep you warm. In the summer, especially if you are looking for a skirt suit for a wedding or for some neat summer evening parties, a silk suit might do the trick for you.

If you are on a low budget and you want to make the most of your skirt suit, then the correct accessories are the key to elegance and variety. One good skirt suit can be skillfully varied with the right brooch, blouse, scarf at the neck, and ribbon at the wrist. At the same time, when investing in a skirt suit, make sure that it fits you perfectly, with no gapping in the buttons of the jacket. The skirt should neatly hug the hips without accentuating your stomach, and the jacket should fit over your shoulders and bust properly. If the pieces are sold separately, do not be afraid to buy the skirt and jacket in different sizes if necessary.

One good skirt suit with the right accessories can make you look like a million dollars for a far lower price.